Roscoe, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Roscoe, Pennsylvania had a total population of 567, the 1302nd largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $68,289, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Roscoe Quick Facts
How Roscoe Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 600 | 567 | -5.5% |
| Median household income | $63,333 | $68,289 | +7.8% |
| Median home value | $108,700 | $110,300 | +1.5% |
How Roscoe Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Roscoe Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Washington County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | 16.8% | $128,200 |
| Canonsburg | 9,675 | $79,227 | 6.3% | $213,200 |
| California | 4,864 | $48,606 | 28.9% | $152,200 |
| Donora | 4,527 | $39,544 | 29.6% | $62,300 |
| McGovern | 4,393 | $107,395 | 0.5% | $320,300 |
| McMurray | 4,286 | $155,077 | 2.6% | $391,700 |
| Charleroi | 4,202 | $43,265 | 30.8% | $52,800 |
| Monongahela | 4,109 | $59,861 | 12.3% | $114,300 |
| Thompsonville | 3,646 | $128,422 | 1.6% | $436,900 |
| Centerville (Washington County) | 3,235 | $71,250 | 4.5% | $120,600 |
Cities Similar to Roscoe
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Mills | 564 | $68,750 | $229,700 | 16.8% | 4.3% |
| Mount Morris | 568 | $69,423 | $205,000 | 14.2% | 8.5% |
| Allison | 573 | N/A | $96,700 | 3.2% | 18.3% |
| Cambridge | 576 | N/A | $256,300 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| Lamar | 570 | $66,400 | $158,900 | 8.5% | 10.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 567, Roscoe's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Roscoe is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Washington County. The total population is 567. It ranks as the 1302nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Roscoe is 39.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Roscoe is $68,289. This is 12% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $110,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Roscoe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Roscoe has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents.
Education
15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Roscoe, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Roscoe, Pennsylvania?
Roscoe, Pennsylvania has a population of 567 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Roscoe, PA?
The median household income in Roscoe is $68,289, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Roscoe, PA?
The poverty rate in Roscoe is 5.8%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Roscoe, Pennsylvania?
Roscoe's population is 89.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Roscoe, PA?
The median home value in Roscoe is $110,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Roscoe, Pennsylvania?
15.9% of adults (25+) in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.